Needle Felting for Beginners: Make a Penguin

Monday, November 17, 2025

5-8 PM

Come learn the basics of needle felting and make an adorable penguin about 6 inches tall that will stand on his own anywhere in your decor!  This course is designed for beginners, but those with needle felting experience are welcome.  Fiber color options will be available to choose from for your penguin’s winter scarf and ear muffs.  Materials Fee $15.00 to the instructor at the beginning of the class—cash or check.  All materials will be provided. 

Limit 10 students.

If you’ve written a book (or are dreaming of it), the task of getting it out into the world can seem like a daunting task. In this one-night workshop, author and medium Rob Gutro will demystify the world of self-publishing. Guiding you through choosing the right publishing platform, formatting your work, and building a marketing plan, Rob will cover the tools you need to turn your story into a successful self-published title.

Rob has written and self-published 13 books, five of which have hit #1 best seller on Amazon, and he has been awarded the Book Authority Award for Best Grief Book for the last three years.

Minimum: 4   |   Maximum: 10

Join us in this one-night class where you will get to create a beautiful holiday centerpiece made with fresh-cut evergreens and flowers! These long-lasting arrangements will stay fresh from Thanksgiving through Christmas - just swap out the fresh flowers as needed. It’s the perfect festive touch for your holiday table or a thoughtful hostess gift if you’re traveling. No experience needed-just bring your holiday spirit! Spots fill quickly-reserve your spot now and get into the holiday spirit with the scent of fresh evergreens and the joy of creating something magical!

A materials fee of $10 due to the instructor at the start of the class.

Learn to weave this traditional, sturdy, small pack basket appropriate for a small child (6x8x12”  3-5 years old / 6x8x15” 5years +) or to hang on your door. Students will take the finished product home. Materials and hands-on instruction provided. No experience necessary. When you register, you will be given a YouTube link to view a video. Please watch this prior to attending class!

*Harness materials will be available at class for an additional $10 made payable to the instructor.

Using 1/2" natural reed, students will make a 3-D woven snowflake/star which can then be stained, painted or decorated. Students will create a 20" snowflake/star in the class and will take home enough materials to create a 17" and 12" snowflake/star.

The instructor will have extra weaving supplies for purchase if students would like to make more.

Each student should bring 50 clothes pins (the type with a spring), a small tube of Gorilla glue (or any good wood glue if you have it), and a cloth to the class.

So many families have the wonderful holiday tradition of collecting new ornaments for each family member every Christmas. This year, add some handmade ornaments to your collection in this fun and festive ceramics class! The first class will be for ornament creation; the second class will be focused on glazing those ornaments; and the third class we will add ribbon or twine hangers to finish your lovel creations! 

*$14 for supplies payable to the instructor. Supplies fee includes creating 10-12 ornaments with glaze and ribbon/twine.

No class: 12/9

Kick off the holiday season with an evening of creativity and cheer! Join Beth to learn how to make your very own holiday wreath or kissing ball using fresh-cut evergreens. These beautiful, fragrant decorations will last the entire season and bring a festive touch to your home. Feel free to bring your own decorative touches to personalize your project! No experience needed-just come ready to have fun and get into the holiday spirit!

A materials fee of $25 is  due to the instructor at the start of the class. Materials include fresh cut greens, ribbon and embellishments.

Develop skills to draw what you see. Start with the basics: contour, perspective, value shading, composition, and gesture. Then move on to observational drawing using line, gesture, shape, value and texture to record and interpret reality. Bring to class all items from the materials list supplied at registration. 

Drawing Class Supply List:
• Sketchbook
• Kneaded eraser
• Various pencils ( 2B – 6B )

*No class: 12/25